Cut business costs in the Just-in-Timefast line by locating on Industrys Highway- Livonias Industrial Corridor. Industrys Highway is home to one of the largest concentrations of class A & B existing stock of manufacturing and distribution facilities in the Midwest.
Why do many manufacturers, high-tech, R & D, distribution operations choose Livonia as the ideal place to locate in Metro Detroit? Its strategic location, easy accessibility, low property taxes and well-defined industrial area make operations uncomplicated and profitable. That combination of factors contributes to make Livonia the largest industrial market in suburban Detroit, with over 36 million square feet. Among the companies that find Livonia a great place to locate facilities are General Motors, Ford Motor Company, TRW Automotive, Infineon Technologies, Country Fresh Dairy and Roush Industries. UPS, Fed Ex, Farmer Jack and Kroger's all have their regional distribution hubs in Livonia.

Convenient Strategic Location
Livonia is conveniently located between Ann Arbor and downtown Detroit with easy access to major freeways. The Livonia industrial area is located along a six mile corridor that stretches along the I-96 Freeway and intersects I-275. There is CSX mainline access throughout the industrial area and Livonia is only 20 minutes from Detroit Metro Airport and Willow Run Airport.

All of Livonias major streets are five lane roads, which makes the city even more accessible for trucks and shipments. Yet, with an outstanding master-plan that clearly defines industrial areas from residential areas; the city provides a great atmosphere for industry and residents to co-exist.

Outstanding Infrastructure and Power Supply
Companies in Livonia's Industrial Corridor can count on having plenty of power with three dedicated DTE Substations and maximum voltage towers. The area also has well-maintained and established infrastructure that serves the needs of any industry. An added benefit to the Industrial Corridor is that many of its businesses find sales and supply synergies among neighboring companies.

Taxes and Incentives
Livonia has the second lowest municipal property tax rate in Wayne County. The city also actively works at promoting development of manufacturing through the use of Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificates. The citys Economic Development Director devotes special emphasis to the retention and expansion of existing Livonia businesses, as well as providing the following services for industrial and commercial prospects considering new operations in Livonia:

Packaging State & Local Incentives
Arranging Industrial/Commercial Building Tours With Listing Agents
Providing Livonia Demographics
Facilitating Zoning, EPA, Infrastructure, City Council Issues
Arranging and Conducting Confidential Meetings With Local and State Officials

For More Information
For more information about locating along Industrys Highway in Livonias Industrial Corridor please contact the Citys Economic Development Director at 734-466-2293. For a list of available industrial property and information on local tax incentives, check out the Economic Development Department section on the citys web site at http://ci.livonia.mi.us

Also, to learn more about the high quality of life in Livonia, log onto the Livonia chamber web site at www.livonia.org